Remote Pharma Contracts Counsel

Axiom; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Pharmaceutical Contracts Counsel to support client engagements across life sciences, handling high-volume commercial contracting in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating MSAs, SOWs, IT licenses, MTAs, and sponsor/vendor agreements, while aligning with regulatory requirements.

The role requires JD or equivalent, 4–12+ years of experience, and the ability to collaborate with Legal, Procurement, IT, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams.

Qualifications

• 4–12+ years of experience in commercial contracting, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences companies.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating MSAs, SOWs, work orders, and related commercial agreements in a high-volume setting.
• Experience with IT/software agreements, vendor contracts, event/sponsorship agreements, and MTAs.
• Ability to operate as a generalist supporting multiple business units with cross-functional stakeholders.
• JD or equivalent and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, work orders, and change orders.
• Support manufacturing and supply chain-related agreements, including CMOs, CDMOs, and distribution partners.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Procurement, IT, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to support day-to-day contracting needs.
• Contribute to contract process improvements, including templates, playbooks, and scalable workflows.
• Manage multiple concurrent matters with competing deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Skills

MSA drafting

SOW drafting

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Axiom is seeking a Pharmaceutical Contracts Counsel to support client engagements across life sciences, handling high-volume commercial contracting in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating MSAs, SOWs, IT licenses, MTAs, and sponsor/vendor agreements, while aligning with regulatory requirements.

The role requires JD or equivalent, 4–12+ years of experience, and the ability to collaborate with Legal, Procurement, IT, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams.